Multiplayer Modes show how The Ballad of Gay Tony structures its multiplayer outside the single-player story.
Category
Mode
Ballad-specific competitive modes added to GTA IV multiplayer.
Free Mode
Free Mode — Open-world session without fixed objective. Roam Liberty City, start spontaneous jobs and free-roam kills.
- Category
- Mode
- Mode rules
- Open-world session without fixed objective. Roam Liberty City, start spontaneous jobs and free-roam kills.
- Players
- 2-8
- Rank unlock
- Unlocked from start
- Payout
- $1,000
Race
Race — Point-to-point or circuit vehicle race. First across the finish line wins; slipstream and cornering matter.
- Category
- Mode
- Mode rules
- Point-to-point or circuit vehicle race. First across the finish line wins; slipstream and cornering matter.
- Players
- 4-16
- Rank unlock
- Rank 4
- Payout
- $1,200
GTA Race
GTA Race — Point-to-point or circuit vehicle race. First across the finish line wins; slipstream and cornering matter.
- Category
- Mode
- Mode rules
- Point-to-point or circuit vehicle race. First across the finish line wins; slipstream and cornering matter.
- Players
- 2-4
- Rank unlock
- Rank 6
- Payout
- $1,200
Deathmatch
Deathmatch — Team or free-for-all deathmatch. Kill opponents to reach the score limit before time expires.
- Category
- Mode
- Mode rules
- Team or free-for-all deathmatch. Kill opponents to reach the score limit before time expires.
- Players
- 6-16
- Rank unlock
- Rank 8
- Payout
- $800
Team Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch — Team or free-for-all deathmatch. Kill opponents to reach the score limit before time expires.
- Category
- Mode
- Mode rules
- Team or free-for-all deathmatch. Kill opponents to reach the score limit before time expires.
- Players
- 8-16
- Rank unlock
- Rank 10
- Payout
- $800
Ballad add-on multiplayer flavor
The Ballad introduces its own multiplayer modes tied to its vehicles, weapons, and nightlife tone. Expect parachute, helicopter, and club-themed variants alongside inherited GTA IV formats.
Session setup
Launch remains through the GTA IV multiplayer system. The add-on modes are the reason to play this episode online rather than the full suite from the base game.
FAQ
Does Ballad of Gay Tony have separate multiplayer?
It adds specific modes to the GTA IV multiplayer framework rather than a wholly new service.
Are parachute modes included?
Yes. Parachute and air-focused variants are part of this episode's online identity.
Do I need the base game?
The episode launches within the GTA IV package, so access flows through that install.